I buy Nyjer seed from true value Agway in Ithaca. it is in a yellow bag; called
"premium birdseed" packed by ETO sterilization, Linden New Jersey, and it's
registered by wild Bird feeding Institute.
I have 100 -200 birds including lots C. Red Polls!
I have not heard about what is wrong with seed
I have been buying thistle feed from Lowes in vestal labeled "Garden Treasures"
out of convenience. No birds would eat it. Someone told us that they found the
same thing. I bought a bag from Tractor Central labeled "Royal Wing". I put a
feeder full out this morning at just after 7am. The feeder